Fracture frame



Dec. 2o, 1938'. o, K WALTERS 2,141,099

' FRACTU'RE FRAME; l

Filed Oct.'5, 1936 iff/y. Z.

Oswivl K. W415i: ersv Patented Dec. 20, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT FFICE Application October 5,

2 Claims.

'Ihis invention relates to surgical instruments and appliances and more particularly to a fracture frame.

The primary object of this invention resides in the provision of a fracture frame adapted to readily brace the limb of an individual and permit walking in comfort.

Another object of this invention resides in the provision of a fracture frame adapted to be adjusted at various angles yto brace the limb of an individual.

A still further object of this invention resides in the provision of a fracture frame adapted to brace the limb of an individual and cushion the impact of the foot while walking.

Aside from the aforesaid objects, this invention resides in the provision of a fracture frame adapted to support the foot of an individual so as to obviate lateral movement and brace his limb so as to retain it in a natural position while walking.

In addition to the foregoing objects, this invention resides in the provision of a fracture frame adapted to retain the limb of an individual in normal position so as to assist in speedy recovery.

With these and other objects in view this invention resides in certain novel features of construction and arrangement of elements to be hereinafter more fully set forth in the specification, illustrated in the accompanying drawing and pointed out in the appended claims and, while this disclosure depicts my present conception of the invention, the right is reserved to resort to such changes in construction and arrangement of elements as come Within the scope of the claims.

In the accompanying drawing forming a part of this application:

Fig. 1 is a perspective View of a fracture frame as constructed in accordance with this invention.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged cross sectional view of the fracture frame approximately von line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is an enlarged longitudinal view thereof approximately on line 3 3 of Fig. 1.

In the present illustration of this invention the numeral 5 designates, in general, a fracture frame adapted to be secured to an individuals injured limb by a plaster cast or other well known surgical means.

The fracture frame 5 preferably consists of a base plate 6 having its forward end curved upwardly as at 6 and adapted to support the foot of an individual.

Preferably covering the entire lower surface of the base plate is a suitable cushion tread 1, the same being secured to the base plate 6 by suitable fastening elements 8.

Adjustably secured to the base plate E through 1936, Serial No. 104,121

(Cl. 12S-85) the instrumentality of bolts 9 or the like and apertures Ill in the base plate is a substantially inverted U-shaped standard II.'I having offset extremities II' to which are secured spaced splints I2 adapted to bear against opposite sides of an individuals fractured limb.

Secured to the base plate on opposite sides'of the standard II through the instrumentality of bolts I3 or the like and apertures I5. in the base plate are substantially U-shaped braces I5 having their arms extending into engagement with the U-shaped standard I I and provided with a series of apertures I6 for reception of bolts Il or the like so as to adjustably retain the standard and splints in angular relation to the base plate.

In order to permit vertical adjustment of the standard Il relative to the base plate so as to provide a rest for the arch of an individuals foot, spacers are provided and designated as at I8 for removal from the bolts so as to be disposed between the base plate and head of the standard whereupon nuts 2li or the like are threaded on the free ends of the bolts to maintain the standard in rigid relation with the base plate.

With this invention fully set forth it is manifest that a fracture frame is provided which is light in Weight and readily adjustable to meet the demands in applying it to the limbs of different individuals and, through the embodiment of the simplified construction herein set forth, the cost of manufacture will be reasonable.

Having thus described my invention what I claim and desire to protect by Letters Patent is:

1. In a fracture frame of the character set forth comprising a base plate having one end curved upwardly, a cushion tread secured over the lower surface of the base plate, a standard adjustably secured to the opposite side of the base plate, oppositely directed braces secured to the base plate on opposite sides of the standard and having their free ends apertured and bearing against the outer sides of the standard, splints secured' to the free ends of the standard, and removable fastening elements securing the standard and braces to one another and to the base plate.

2. In a fracture frame of the character Set forth comprising a base plate provided with an upwardly curved forward end, a substantially U-shaped standard vertically adjustable relative to the base plate and secured thereto in the region of a medial point thereof and having its free ends odset, substantially U-shaped braces secured to the base plate on opposite sides of the f OSWIN K. WALTERS. 

